US B-1 bomber targets Iranian Revolutionary Guard sites

US officials revealed that the military deployed a long-range B-1 strategic bomber on Tuesday to carry out strikes against sites belonging to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, marking the first mission of its kind since hostilities with Iran resumed 12 days ago.

The use of B-1 bombers, which can carry 24 two-thousand-pound bombs or dozens of cruise missiles, signals a significant escalation and expansion of the US military campaign against Iran. The aircraft is also capable of flying at supersonic speeds at low altitudes and has the largest payload capacity among US bombers.

This development comes as the US military continues to bolster its presence in the region, while President Donald Trump is reportedly considering a return to large-scale combat operations against Iran. US and Israeli officials have indicated such action could take place in the coming days.